Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to reclaim Abia State in the 2027 general elections, promising a grassroots-driven campaign that will unseat the Labour Party-led government.
Speaking at a high-energy gathering of over 27 pro-Tinubu and pro-Kalu organizations under the Ben Kalu Foundation umbrella, Kalu addressed thousands of supporters in Umuahia, urging them to mobilize and secure voter cards in preparation for what he called a “people-powered takeover.”
“We are not going to take over this state by force,” Kalu emphasized. “We will use the votes of the masses. APC will take over Abia so that what is given from Abuja will get to your ward.”
The Deputy Speaker criticized the current administration under Governor Alex Otti for underperformance, citing disparities in federal allocations. He noted that previous governors achieved more with less, while the current government receives significantly higher monthly disbursements from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
“Former governors got ₦4 billion to ₦5 billion monthly, but today, Tinubu has released ₦38 billion to ₦40 billion,” Kalu said. “How do you compare what was done then to now?”
Kalu praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the redirection of funds to state governments. He described Tinubu as a “miracle worker” and revealed plans for a federal-backed seaport in Abia, which he said would transform the state’s economy and create jobs.
“We have come to take over, and there is no going back,” Kalu declared. “We want to work with the President to move our state forward.”
The event marked the launch of a statewide mobilization effort, with Renewed Hope Partners and other APC affiliates pledging support for Kalu’s leadership and the party’s 2027 ambitions. Party leaders urged citizens to participate in the ongoing continuous voter registration and prepare for a decisive electoral shift.